ABA Commission on Women in the Profession – 4/29-30 in Philadelphia

Posted on January 20th, 2010 by neimarlijaa
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Join the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession and Young Lawyers Division for the Fourth Women in Law Leadership (WILL) Academy

Thursday-Friday, April 29th-30th - Philadelphia, PA

WLU was recently informed of this great opportunity. This information was obtained from the ABA website:

The ABA Commission on Women and Young Lawyers Division present the fourth Women in Law Leadership Academy on April 29-30, 2010. Realize your leadership potential — learn how to develop business — take your career to the next level. The WILL Academy empowers and trains women lawyers to achieve success and leadership skills. You will receive practical advice from and have the opportunity to network with prominent judges, general counsels, and practitioners from around the country. You will participate in a number of interactive and highly informative programs that address a wide range of important and cutting-edge subjects.

For more information, please visit http://www.abanet.org/women/will.html

Nominations for 2010 Woman Lawyer of the Year Award

Posted on January 10th, 2010 by neimarlijaa
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The Women Lawyers of Utah is seeking nominations for the 2010 Christine M. Durham Woman Lawyer of the Year award. The award will be presented at the annual Fireside chat with Chief Justice Durham on April 29, 2010 at the Town Club. The Fireside is open to members of the WLU and membership information is available at http://utahwomenlawyers.org/become-a-wlu-member/

Nomination Requirements

All nominations for the award must be in writing and must include the nominee’s name and a statement as to her qualifications and why she be considered for the award. Nominations should focus on the nominee’s achievements and the intent of the award, which is to recognize an outstanding woman member of the Utah State Bar for her professionalism, integrity, excellence and dedication to furthering opportunities for women in the law. Nominees should be actively involved in a law-related activity, including but not limited to: government, education, the judiciary, private practice or corporate work.

ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY MARCH 15, 2010 AT 5:00 PM.

SUBMIT NOMINATIONS:

- as .PDF to: SMotschiedler@parsonsbehle.com

- or in print to:

Susan Motschiedler, WLU Award

Parsons Behle & Latimer

201 S Main St. Suite 1800
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

All 2009 nominees who were not selected will be considered again this year. There is no need to re-nominate 2009 nominees, but any additional information will be considered. The prior winners of the award will decide the 2010 recipient.

Below is a list of the distinguished recipients of the award:

1986:     Justice Christine M. Durham
1987:     Jan Graham
1988:     Magistrate Brooke Wells
1989:     Jane Marquardt
1990:     Judge Judith M. Billings
1991:     Anne Milne
1992:     Patricia Christensen
1993:     Judge Pamela T. Greenwood
1994:     Kate Lahey
1995:     Judge Leslie Lewis
1996:     Lisa-Michelle Church
1997:     Denise Dragoo
1998:     Ellen Maycock
1999:     Judge Sandra Peuler
2000:     Judge Kimberly Hornak
2001:     Carolyn B. McHugh
2002:     Patrice Arent
2003:     Louise T. Knauer
2004:     Judge Judith Atherton
2005:     Terrie MacIntosh
2006:     Jane Conard
2007:     Judge Tena Campbell
2008:     Judge Kathleen Switzer
2009:     Barbara Bearnson

For any questions, please contact Joanna Miller at 801-238-7103 or joannam@email.utcourts.gov.

The Road Home Holiday Drive

Posted on November 23rd, 2009 by neimarlijaa
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The Road Home Holiday Drive

Sponsored by:

Cannon & Match, P.C. & Women Lawyers of Utah

Cannon & Match , P.C. & Women Lawyers of Utah would like to invite you to get into the true holiday spirit by giving to those in need. The Salt Lake City Road Home provides help for people in our community as part of their Annual Christmas Project. The Road Home will be assembling 600 Holiday gift bags for individuals they work with every day. Please start gathering donations and/or money to help in this effort.

To make a monetary donation with your credit card, please click on the link below.

The drop-off location will be from December 1 through the 14^th at:

Cannon & Match, P.C. 633 East South Temple SLC, UT 84102

ITEMS FOR HOLIDAY BAGS		ITEMS FOR WINTER

Shaving Cream		Pillows

Gloves (weatherproof/Gortex are perfect)		Blankets

Shampoo		Sleeping Bags

Conditioner		Towels (Bath Size)

Shower gel		Hats and Gloves

Razor		Shoes Boots

Toothpaste/toothbrush		Coats

Chapstick		Pants

Curling Iron (women)		New Underwear

Deodorant		Socks

Socks		Baby Bottles

Hats		Diapers (sizes 3, 4, 5, 6)

Deck of cards		Baby Wipes

Make-up (women)		Baby Formula

		Toilet Paper

*The Road Home requests that all hygiene items be FULL size.

*Clothing is needed in ALL sizes.

*Clean used items are accepted.

*Please see www.theroadhome.org for a full list of items needed

To coordinate pickup/drop off, please contact either of the following:

Krista Beardsley: (801) 548-7708 krista@cannonmatch.com

Adrian Johnson: (801) 554-0517 adrian@cannonmatch.com

2009 WLU Retreat Materials

Posted on November 5th, 2009 by neimarlijaa
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The 2009 WLU Retreat is being held at the Goldener Hirsch Inn in Deer Valley, Utah on November 6th and 7th.

The registration is now closed.

You may download and print a complete packet with Introduction & CLE Materials. You may choose to download materials for each session separately by clicking on the following links:

General Information About the Retreat

CLE Materials Session I (Friday 11-06-2009)

CLE Materials Session II (Saturday 11-07-2009)

CLE Materials Session III (Saturday 11-07-2009)

We look forward to seeing you at the Retreat.